Assist patient with grooming (nail care for non-diabetics, shaving and care of hair).

Assist patient with getting dressed.

While no one can promise that the patient will not fall, the Home Health Aide will assist with ambulatory activity (wheelchair, walker, cane). The aide is often able to prevent further injury.

Assist patient with transferring (to and from bed, chair, bed pan or commode).

Prepare meals for patient (following specific diets if so instructed) and serving them.

Assist patient with eating.

Assist patient with prescribed range of motion exercise.

Accompany patient with bathroom activities.

Remind patient to take medication.

Accompany the patient for a walk.

Observe, report, and document patient status and the care of services provided.

Immediately report care progress, changes and potential challenges to the R.N. for action and recommendation.